November 2016
Seventh Congress of Fatah Movement Begins with Possibility of Abbas' Presidency Extension
The Fatah movement begins its seventh congress in Ramallah, potentially extending Mahmoud Abbas' leadership amid internal challenges from figures like Mohammed Dahlan. The congress will…
Window: Execution of Four Convicts in Qeshm Island in Public; Deterrent or Promoter of Violence?
In Iran, at least nine executions occurred last week, including four public hangings in Qeshm Island for rape charges. Human rights advocates criticize public executions…
Erdogan's Warning: I Will Open Turkey's Borders for Refugees Heading to Europe
President Erdogan threatened to open Turkey's borders to refugees heading to Europe following the European Parliament's vote to suspend Turkey's EU membership negotiations. This escalation…
Fire in Haifa, Israel Controlled; 12 Arrested on Arson Charges
A significant wildfire in Haifa, Israel, has been controlled, but other areas continue to burn, displacing around 60,000 people. Twelve individuals have been arrested on…
40 Days of Uncertainty for Mohammad Ali Taheri
Mohammad Ali Taheri, a political prisoner and founder of 'Erfan Halqeh', has been without news for 40 days. His supporters continue to demand his release…
Turkey's Labor Minister: Thousands Dismissed from Public Offices Due to PKK Links
Turkey's Labor Minister announced the dismissal of over 10,500 public employees linked to the PKK amid ongoing purges following a failed coup. This comes as…
Keyvan Karimi, Iranian Documentarian, Transferred to Evin Prison to Serve Sentence
Keyvan Karimi, an Iranian documentarian, has been transferred to Evin Prison to serve a one-year sentence and receive 223 lashes for charges related to a…
Leaders of Two European Parliament Factions Call for Suspension of Turkey's Membership Negotiations
Leaders of two factions in the European Parliament have called for the suspension of Turkey's EU membership negotiations due to human rights abuses following a…
Former Advisor to Iran's UN Mission Accepts Charges in US Federal Court
Ahmad Sheikhzadeh, a former advisor to Iran's UN mission, accepted charges related to false tax statements and conspiracy to violate US sanctions. He faces a…
Abdolfattah Soltani's Leave Request Rejected Again
Abdolfattah Soltani, a prominent Iranian lawyer and human rights advocate, has had his request for leave denied once again, despite only receiving leave twice in…
Four Months in Prison for Journalist Charged with 'Publishing a Telegram Message'
Journalist Hamed Ataei has been sentenced to four months in prison for publishing a Telegram message about the potential disqualification of Urmia representative Nader Qazipour.…
The Prosecutor of Amol Reports the Discovery of a Baby Trafficking Network in the City
The prosecutor of Amol has uncovered a baby trafficking network, leading to the arrest of six individuals, including a government official. The network engaged in…
Iraqi Army Officials: One of ISIS's Commanders Killed in Mosul
Iraqi army officials announced the death of a senior ISIS commander, Mahmoud Shukri al-Naeemi, during airstrikes in Mosul. Iraqi forces are making slow progress in…
Trump: My Administration Will Not Accept Refugees Without Local Support
Donald Trump has announced that his administration will not accept refugees without local community support, citing security concerns and issues related to the Somali Muslim…
German Police Arrest Seven Afghan Refugees on Charges of Raping an Iranian Teenager
German police arrested seven Afghan refugees for allegedly raping a 17-year-old Iranian girl and filming the assault. This incident highlights the challenges and tensions within…
Clinton's Campaign Calls for FBI Report on 'Trump Campaign and Russia' Relationship
Democratic leaders are calling for the FBI to release its findings on potential connections between Donald Trump's campaign and Russia, following investigations sparked by the…
Continued Verbal War Between Trump and Clinton Following New FBI Investigations
The U.S. presidential election is dominated by new emails linked to Hillary Clinton, with Donald Trump accusing her of corruption and claiming her presidency would…